Van Nistelrooy hungrier than ever

AFP THE HAGUE — Ruud van Nistelrooy is back from his self-imposed exile and recovered from injury to spearhead The Netherlands attack at Euro 2008. The Real Madrid striker had a major run in with coach Marco van Basten after being dropped for the Dutch's final. . . .

Tevez aiming to be box office hit

By Neil Johnston, AFP MANCHESTER — Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has revealed how he hopes winning the Champions League will help him become a box office smash in Argentina during the upcoming close season. Win or lose Wednesday's European showpiece final. . . .

Santana arrives tomorrow

By Billy Cooper, Sapa The new Bafana Bafana coach Brazilian Joel Santana jets in to take charge of the national side tomorrow morning. This was confirmed yesterday by South African Football Association spokesman Morio Sanyane who stressed that there would be no press interviews. . . .

Make or break for Inter and Roma

By Barnaby Chesterman, AFP ROME ? AS Roma are relishing their unexpected opportunity to snatch the Serie A title from a faltering Inter Milan. Two weeks ago their hopes seemed dead and buried as they trailed the champions and leaders by six points with just three games to. . . .

Ronaldo could play in Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the best player in the world at the moment
AFP LONDON - Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a potential bombshell on the club by telling Spanish television he could consider his future following the Champions League final next Wednesday. Ronaldo is expected to be one of the most influential players on. . . .